Rev. Timothy M. Kremen, O.S.M., died on April 17, 2025 at the age of 88, a solemn professed friar and priest of the Order of Friar Servants of Mary (Servites). Born on November 24, 1936. He entered the Servite Order in Elgin, IL. in 1950. He professed solemn vows in 1958.  He was ordained a priest in Rome in 1961 and served in parish ministries in California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and New Jersey. He was a prison and hospital chaplain on various occasions.

Fr. Tim was preceded in death by foster parents Joseph and Mary June (Burkey) and his biological mother Mary Kremen. He is survived by his nieces Kathy Underwood, Jane Ainsworh, Nancy Graff and cousins, grandnieces and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00AM, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00AM, at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago. Interment will be in the Servite section, Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fr. Kremen's memory to the Order of Friar Servants of Mary, 3121 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612. Arrangements entrusted to Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home. For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.  May he rest in peace.